With Captain Stakes missing, the Mithrandir now is now now under the command of Commander Olorin Okita and they have been joined by long time nuisance, Commander Remae Ktell, who steps in as Acting FO. With promotions and other personnel changes complete, the ship has been ordered on a shakedown cruise, departing at 0800. With no further instructions forthcoming, some of the crew are wondering if they have given up the hunt for the Captain.